Never had/used a SSD. "Startup" time is not a concern. (I sleep as it is, so...) In my mind, for me, an SSD would need to be used exclusively for OS partition, as it would be too small for much of anything else. So thinking of limited value.
I'd keep Win7. Keep existing HDD's. Would reuse existing DDR3 - if appropriate for the M/B.
What do I do? Oh, you know, just general computer junk. Messing around. Browsing. (I am a tab-a-holic.) From time to time I'll dabble with transcoding video or audio.
My thinking is that I'm not likely to see much in the way of real world improvement by upgrading?
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#5. "RE: The Need 4 Speed - New System Suggestions Sept. 2017" In response to lenjack (Reply # 4) Thu Nov-16-17 02:29 PM by Chickenman
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QUOTE: If you're really wanting to see a really substantial difference, go ssd.
Agreed. SSD HD really make a big difference overall. Not just to Boot speed, but to everything. Keep the OS and Video drivers on SSD. Most other programs and Data can be thrown on the standard HD. ( I never buy any platter HD slower than 7,200 RPM. WD Black series and SeaGate Barracuda's have served me well over many years. )
The games themselves can be installed and run off a regular HD. But the Video drivers do the HD number crunching and they benefit from being on the much faster SSD.
In general, your Video Card drivers and any Video editing programs should always go on an SSD. Your Video editing should be considerably faster when installed on the SSD.